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Along with its excellent faculty and facilities, Cornell University boasts a beautiful location in the Finger Lakes region of central New York. The huge hillside campus overlooks Lake Cayuga and is crisscrossed by deep gorges and bridges. Cornell is unique among the Ivy League universities in that its agricultural program is part of the state school system. Cornell is well known for its schools of engineering and hotel management. Its strengths in research and instruction have earned it membership in the Association of American Universities, and Cornell can also boast of a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Explore campus in this Cornell University photo tour.

Applying to Transfer

Minimum Grades for Transfer:
Unless the course is not equivalent to a Cornell course or you have received less than a "C" grade ("C-" in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations), you may assume that credits will be transferred.

Credits (Min/Max):
The minimum number of credit to apply as a transfer student is 12. The maximum credit hours for transfer is between 45 - 60, dependent on department/school.

Test Scores for Applying:
If you have previously taken the SAT or ACT, you should have an official score report sent to Cornell by the testing agency. It is not necessary to take the SAT or ACT if you have not previously done so.

Letters of Recommendation Required:
Cornell requires a College Instructor Evaluation, as well as a College's Official Report that has been completed by a registrar, faculty advisor or other college official with access to your records.

Essay(s) required:
Essays are required and have varied subjects dependent on each school.

Application Fee:
Applications must be submitted with a $75 application fee or fee waiver in order to be considered.

Other Requirements:
You must submit the Cornell Transfer Supplement to the Common Application, the required Midterm Report, a copy of your parents' previous Federal Income Tax Return and a completed CSS profile. There are other special requirements per school.

Costs

Note on Costs:
Please visit our website at http://www.finaid.cornell.edu/cost-attend for more information.

Costs Data From: 2011-12

Financial Aid

General Financial Aid Information:
If you are applying for financial aid as a transfer student to Cornell, you must complete and submit new CSS PROFILE and FAFSA forms to our financial aid office, even if you have already submitted these forms to your current institution.

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